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Please Allow Us To Blow Your Mind: Accelerating the Pace of Discovery for Women's Brain Health with Dr. Emily Jacobs

Please Allow Us To Blow Your Mind: Accelerating the Pace of Discovery for Women's Brain Health with Dr. Emily Jacobs

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 Recorded live on October 15, 2025, this live episode of Going the Distance welcomes Dr. Emily Jacobs, a neuroscientist and director of the Ann S. Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative. Dr. Jacobs and Jill discuss the historical neglect of women's health in biomedical research, the importance of basic science, and the critical need for more investment in women's health issues, particularly menopause and pregnancy. They highlight the neuroendocrine transitions women experience and their implications for mental health, as well as the need for advocacy and community engagement to improve women's health outcomes. The episode concludes with a hopeful outlook on the future of women's health research and the importance of education and awareness, and answers questions asked by the live audience.*** The information in this conversaion does not constitute medical advice. If you have questions or concerns regarding your own health journey, please consult your doctor(s).More about Jill & Go Long:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for Go Long’s newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about Go Long⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠More about Dr. Emily Jacobs:Dr. Jacobs' Bio⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠More about the Ann S. Bowers Women's Brain Health Initiative:⁠Ann S. Bowers Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI)⁠Sign up for updatesInstagramLinkedinBlueskyYouTubeMentioned in this Episode:Longitudinal Menopause ProjectWomen’s Health Access Matters (WHAM)Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)UC Brain Bank (WBHI Brain Bank)WBHI Community Resources PageMasterClass: Menopause MasterclassUniversity of California Brain Imaging CentersBerkeley Center for the Study of Psychedelic MedicineUnwell Women: Misdiagnosis and Myth in a Man-Made World by Elinor CleghornThe Estrogen Question: What You Should Know Before You Say No to HRT by Dr. Sandra RiceEstrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women’s Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Carol TavrisJump to:00:00 - Introduction to Women's Brain Health Initiative02:55 - The Historical Context of Women's Health Research06:11 - The Importance of Basic Science in Women's Health09:04 - Menopause: A Critical Area of Study12:09 - Understanding Pregnancy and Brain Changes15:04 - Mental Health and Neuroendocrine Transitions17:58 - ADHD and Neuroendocrine Factors20:50 - Navigating Doctor's Visits and Women's Health Advocacy24:13 - The Future of Women's Health Research31:43 - The Changing Conversation Around Women's Health34:16 - Innovations in Neuroscience and Women's Health36:10 - Navigating Menopause: A Personal Journey39:35 - The Importance of Education and Awareness42:05 - Harnessing AI for Women's Health Research45:40 - Empowering Women Through Knowledge and Advocacy
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